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The ASA in partnership with the RNLI will today launch Swim Safe at the Coastal Activity Park in Bournemouth supported by two-time World Open Water Champion and Olympic silver Medallist Keri-anne Payne.

With summer just around the corner, a new study released today by the ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) shows many children may be missing out on the joys of swimming in the sea, because their parents are worried they are not confident enough in the water.

The ASA has joined forces with academics at the University of East Anglia (UEA) to conduct a pilot study helping prepare trainee secondary school physical education (PE) teachers to give swimming instruction to students.

Swimming is one of the most popular physical activities in the UK, with 2.93 million people taking part every week. While many competitive swimmers spend a huge amount of time perfecting their technique, how important is a good swimming technique for recreational swimmers?

With the massive increase in the price of university tuition fees following the UK budget reforms in 2013, more school leavers than ever before are looking to start their career with an apprenticeship.